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Main Beach beach in Cowes, Victoria - Real-time ocean conditions and beach information on Salty

Main Beach

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What is Main Beach most known for?

Main Beach is most known for its scenic pier.

Is Main Beach kid-friendly?

Main Beach may have limited amenities for young children. Check current conditions before your visit.

Is Main Beach good for surfing?

While not primarily known for surfing, Main Beach has 3.8ft waves today.

What is the best time of year to visit Main Beach?

Summer months typically offer the warmest water and air temperatures. Shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds with pleasant conditions.

How are the crowds at Main Beach?

Main Beach tends to have fewer crowds due to limited amenities. Great for those seeking a quieter beach experience.

Is today a good day to swim at Main Beach?

Swimming is possible with proper precautions. Current conditions: moderate water temperature (65°F, wetsuit recommended), moderate waves, use caution, moderate UV (6.95), wear sunscreen.

Real-Time Beach Data

Salty delivers real-time intelligence across land amenities, air quality and weather, ocean conditions, and sun exposure.

🏖 LAND

Facilities & Restrooms

Restrooms: Yes
Accessible restrooms: Yes
Showers: Yes
Drinking water: Yes
Baby changing: Yes

Parking & Access

Parking: Yes
Free parking: Yes
Bike racks: Yes

Safety & Services

Emergency phone: Yes

Recreation & Sports

Picnic tables: Yes
BBQ grills: Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant: Yes
Cafe: Yes
Snack bar: Yes
Vending machines: Yes
Ice cream: Yes

Services

ATM: Yes
WiFi: Yes

Environment & Maintenance

Trash bins: Yes
Recycling: Yes

Policies & Access

Smoking: Not allowed
Wheelchair: Accessible
Accessibility: Yes

Special Features

Pier: Yes

Infrastructure

Benches: Yes
Shelters: Yes
Shade structures: Yes
Lighting: Yes

💨 AIR

Air temp: 62°F
Wind: 15 mph
Air pressure: 1013 hPa
Feels like: 58°F
Wind direction: SW
PM 2.5: 10 µg/m³
Humidity: 85%
AQI: 39
PM 10: 15 µg/m³
Rainfall: 0 mm
Visibility: 15 mi
Dew point: 58°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy

💧 SEA

Water temp: 65°F
Wave height: 3.8 ft
Swell direction: SW
Wave period: 6 sec
Current velocity: 1.6 mph
Swell wave direction: SW

☀️ SUN

UV index: 6.95
Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Cloud cover: 100%
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Total daylight hours: 14.8 hrs

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